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Robert Schryer finds himself unexpectedly swept away by NuPrime’s IDA-9, a sleek, compact powerhouse whose rich, dynamic sound belies its price.
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While streaming dominates, Shanling SCD3.3 is a bold high-end SACD/CD player and DAC, featuring a custom R2R DAC, tube output stage, and top-loading transport — defying trends with audiophile precision.
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PMA Magazine teams with SoulFi Audio for a Black Friday roundup packed with practical Hi-Fi bargains.
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Steven Stone is back with a hi-res portable player he dubs a “super value” and a pair of under-$100 in-ear monitors he calls “an excellent addition to an out-of-office travel kit.”
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Paul Bowes offers advice on buying a stereo system. Ignore it at your own risk!
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Eversolo introduces the DAC-Z10, a high-end DAC and headphone amplifier featuring dual AKM decoding chips, Fully Isolated Architecture, R2R volume control, and FPGA-based clock reconstruction for precise, low-distortion high-resolution audio. Available in December.
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Shanling’s new ECZero AKM portable CD player lands in the U.S. via Forte Distribution, blending AKM DAC tech, dual amps, and Bluetooth 5.3 in a sleek, $349 design aimed at serious CD-loving audiophiles.
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MOON by Simaudio’s 371 network player/amplifier—the debut of the new Compass Collection—has landed, packing serious tech and features into one sleek box.
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Now branded “Powered by HEOS™,” Denon’s wireless platform marks its 10th year with a major firmware update, evolving from three speakers to a cross-brand audio ecosystem spanning over 50 products.
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Eversolo has unveiled its long-awaited T8 streamer, a $1380 transport boasting femtosecond clocking, isolated outputs, evotune room correction, and dual SSD slots—aimed at delivering pure, uncompromised digital audio.
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From a Xi’an high school garage to a global force, Matrix Audio blends obsessive engineering and minimalist design, with in-house software and hardware that now challenge legacy brands on performance, integration, and value.
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Luxsin’s X9 arrives with unapologetic swagger, pairing flagship AKM chips with clever features like auto headphone gain and a 2,500-profile EQ library—marking a rare DAC-amp that might truly replace multiple high-end boxes.
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Sony’s Elcaset promised reel-to-reel fidelity in cassette form but flopped spectacularly, while PlayTape, Tefifon, and MiniDisc joined a graveyard of brilliant but doomed formats, crushed by cheaper, simpler, and more convenient rivals.
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Shanling’s EC Zero T lands in the U.S. with a proprietary R2R DAC, dual tube output, and CD ripping—blending hi-fi nostalgia with cutting-edge portable design.
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Advance Paris blends retro flair with cutting-edge tech across its hi-fi lineup, as the French brand—backed by Tri-Cell—brings its stylish, high-performance gear to North America.
